Health Care
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Aldermen seek to give women a forum to tell their sexual harassment stories
Jan 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Four powerful Chicago aldermen are putting their political muscle together to create a platform for women who have felt the brunt of sexual harassment and bullying. The ...
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Citing evidence of torture, judge orders man convicted of double-murder released
Jan 18, 2018 10:00 pm - He was convicted of a double murder and was supposed to serve life in prison. But on Thursday a Cook County judge ordered Jaime Hauad, 37, released after serving 21 year...
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Dr. Michael Ujiki named the Louis W. Biegler Chair of SurgeryJan 16, 2018 10:00 pm - EVANSTON, Jan. 1, 2018 - NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) has named Michael B. Ujiki, M.D., FACS, as the Louis W. Biegler Chair of Surgery, an endowed cha...
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Edward, Elmhurst hospitals seeking dogs for therapy programsJan 16, 2018 10:00 pm - Edward Hospital in Naperville and Elmhurst Hospital are seeking more dogs for their Animal-Assisted Therapy programs. Edward's program began in 2002 with 15 teams of do...
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ACLU urges Chicago City Council to deny $5.5M subsidy to Presence Health
Jan 15, 2018 10:00 pm - The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois on Monday urged the City Council to deny a $5.5 million subsidy to Illinois' largest Catholic health system because of Pre...
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Constable: 2½ years after applying for Social Security disability, finally a hearingJan 13, 2018 12:00 am - By Burt Constable Once whimsical, the "Golfers Welcome" sign hanging near Cheryl Watson's front door in Hainesville now mocks her. "I miss it so bad," says Watson, 56, w...
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Trump administration opens door to let states impose Medicaid work requirements
Jan 11, 2018 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Trump administration issued guidance to states early Thursday that will allow them to compel people to work or prepare for jobs in order to receive Medi...
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Debate heats up over proposed drug treatment center in WheatonJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - An intense debate over a proposed drug and alcohol treatment center for recovering addicts in Wheaton is drawing overflow crowds to city hall and appears to be escalatin...
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146-bed psychiatric hospital in Waukegan wins approvalJan 09, 2018 12:00 am - Lake County officials and mental health advocates are applauding a Tuesday ruling by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board they say will provide great...
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The flu is worse this year: 5 things you need to knowJan 09, 2018 12:00 am - The flu really is worse this year. But just how bad it's going to get remains to be seen since most local hospitals haven't seen the peak of flu-stricken patients yet. T...